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Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) S 3.0 V6vsMaserati Quattroporte III 4.9

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156)

S 3.0 V6

410 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2013-2016
VS

Maserati Quattroporte III

4.9

280 hp4930 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1978-1988

Comparison overview

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Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) S 3.0 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    285 km/h
    177 mph
  • Most powerful
    410 hp
    306 kW
  • Highest torque
    550 Nm
    406 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,760 kg
    3,880 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    233 hp/t
    174 kW/t
    4.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.6 L/100 km
    24.5 mpg US
    29.4 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best performance score
    77/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)S 3.0 V6MaseratiQuattroporte III4.9
Power
410hp306kW
280hp209kW
Torque
550Nm406lb-ft
393Nm290lb-ft
Curb weight
1,760kg3,880lb
1,900kg4,189lb
Gross weight-
2,325kg5,126lb
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
54.2s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph
Calculated
66.1s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.1s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
14.3s
Calculated
23.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.9s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
19.5L/100 km12.1mpg US14.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
233hp/t174kW/t106hp/1000 lb
Calculated
147hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
313Nm/t209lb-ft/ton
Calculated
207Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
833km518mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
4,930cc301cu in
Length
5,262mm207in
4,980mm196in
Width
1,948mm77in
1,790mm70in
Height
1,481mm58in
1,350mm53in
Wheelbase
3,171mm125in
2,800mm110in
Front track
1,634mm64in
1,525mm60in
Rear track
1,647mm65in
1,525mm60in
Trunk volume
530L
600L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
-
CO2 emissions
223g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) S 3.0 V6Maserati Quattroporte III 4.9PowerTorque
  • Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) S 3.0 V6: Power / Torque
  • Maserati Quattroporte III 4.9: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)S 3.0 V65,500 rpm1,750-5,000 rpm5,750 rpm
MaseratiQuattroporte III4.95,600 rpm3,200 rpm5,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)S 3.0 V6MaseratiQuattroporte III4.9
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.9 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.1 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.3 s
23.5 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
190 km/h
118 mph
163 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)S 3.0 V6
410 hp
306 kW
MaseratiQuattroporte III4.9
280 hp
209 kW

Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) S 3.0 V6 has 130 hp more than Maserati Quattroporte III 4.9.

The biggest power difference is between Maserati Quattroporte III 4.9 and Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) S 3.0 V6: 130 hp (97 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)S 3.0 V6
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
MaseratiQuattroporte III4.9
393 Nm
290 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)S 3.0 V6
1,760 kg
3,880 lb
MaseratiQuattroporte III4.9
1,900 kg
4,189 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)S 3.0 V6
285 km/h
177 mph
MaseratiQuattroporte III4.9
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)S 3.0 V65.1 s
MaseratiQuattroporte III4.97.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) S 3.0 V6 and Maserati Quattroporte III 4.9: 1.9 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)S 3.0 V6
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
MaseratiQuattroporte III4.9
19.5 L/100 km
12.1 mpg US
14.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) S 3.0 V6 and Maserati Quattroporte III 4.9: 9.9 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)S 3.0 V6
233 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
MaseratiQuattroporte III4.9
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)S 3.0 V6
410 hp
306 kW
5.1 s
285 km/h
177 mph
MaseratiQuattroporte III4.9
280 hp
209 kW
7.0 s
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)S 3.0 V6
Power
410 hp
306 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
5,262 mm
207.2 in
Height
1,481 mm
58.3 in
MaseratiQuattroporte III4.9
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
600 L
21.2 cu ft
Length
4,980 mm
196.1 in
Height
1,350 mm
53.1 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)S 3.0 V6
Power
410 hp
306 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
MaseratiQuattroporte III4.9
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
19.5 L/100 km
12.1 mpg US
14.5 mpg UK

Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) S 3.0 V6 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)S 3.0 V6
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
5.1 s
MaseratiQuattroporte III4.9
19.5 L/100 km
12.1 mpg US
14.5 mpg UK
7.0 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)S 3.0 V6
233 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
MaseratiQuattroporte III4.9
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
19.5 L/100 km
12.1 mpg US
14.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)S 3.0 V6MaseratiQuattroporte III4.9
Power
410 hp
306 kW
280 hp
209 kW
Torque
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
393 Nm
290 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.1 s
7.0 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Lightness
1,760 kg
3,880 lb
1,900 kg
4,189 lb
Fuel consumption
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
19.5 L/100 km
12.1 mpg US
14.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
5,262 mm
207.2 in
Height
1,481 mm
58.3 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
600 L
21.2 cu ft
Length
4,980 mm
196.1 in
Height
1,350 mm
53.1 in
Range score
833 km
518 mi
-
CO2 score
223 g/km
-
Trunk score
530 L
18.7 cu ft
600 L
21.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
233 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMaserati Quattroporte VI (M156) S 3.0 V6Maserati Quattroporte III 4.9
Consumption9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK19.5 L/100 km12.1 mpg US14.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.80 LC100 km34.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.04 LC100 mi54.92 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal2,925 L773 US gal643 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,520 LC/year5,119 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) S 3.0 V6

  • Has 130 hp more
  • Has 157 Nm more
  • Is 140 kg lighter
  • Is 1.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 40 km/h (25 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 9.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 86 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

Maserati Quattroporte III 4.9

  • Has 70 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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